Rotokawa Estates LLC mission

Our mission at the Rotokawa Estates LLC is to establish local, sustainable economies based on 100% grass-fed beef production that benefits everyone: the animals, the producers, the consumers, and the environment.

Cattle that thrive on 100% grass: No corn, ever.

By now it is clear to most people that we must change what we eat and how we produce food. One way to solve global problems making headlines -- climate change, energy shortage, depleted soil, human health problems such as mad cow and E. coli -- is to end our reliance on petroleum-based agricultural practices, primarily raising corn to feed livestock. By feeding cattle only grass, legumes, and hay -- no corn or any other grain -- we address all these problems.

Spider Graphs

We have developed an important new tool called a spider graph for evaluating and demonstrating the strengths and weaknesses of a bull or cow's body conformation. The conformation is a critical indicator of how well the animal will function for the producer. Ridge Shinn notes, "I first saw a graph of this type in France, used to illustrate progeny performance in sheep, and I applied the concept to evaluating cattle."

Our Bulls

Gentle giant: Rotokawas are known for their even temperament, and Bull 93 seems to enjoy the New England weather throughout the year.
Artificial insemination is an inexpensive way to upgrade your herd without the expense and care of a bull. All of our Rotokawa Devons stamp their progeny with the traits that characterize this herd: hardiness, early maturity, good temperament, and volume of high-quality meat.